Urinalysis and Body Fluids 6th Edition by Majorie DiLorenzo, Susan Strasinger

Exercise 42

A possible physical hazard in the hospital is:

A. Wearing closed-toed shoes

B. Not wearing jewelry

C. Having short hair

D. Running to answer the telephone

Step 1 of 2

Physical hazard:

The unsafe factors in the workplace which cause harm to the body. For example: vibration, sound

• Running in the floor of hospital should be avoided. As it may cause slippery effect.

• Telephone calls are frequent in hospitals. Running in the floor to attend the call is always a probable physical hazard in the hospitals.

Therefore, in the hospital, “running to answer the phone call” is the probable physical hazard. Hence, the correct answer is option.